Extending wheelbase on 79 CJ7

[woody431]

Im going to be trading my XJ for a 79 CJ7 to use as my trail rig. The rear end Im planning for will either be a 9" or D60. I already have the 9", but I could pick up a 60 pretty easily. I want to keep it spring under also. I plan on cutting a good amount and keeping the lift low. In the rear, should I use a longer leaf pack, (Waggy springs, yotas?) shackle reversal, any opinions would help. Front I would like to extend it a little also, but I will worry about that after I figure out my front axle and drivetrain choices..Thanks for any advice.

 

[FarmerMatt]

How much longer are you looking to extend it? If only an inch or 2 you could just build it into the spring perch when you swap axles. Same with the front. The common deal with 7's is to use stock YJ leafs (readily availible & common) & do the spring over front & rear. If you're wanting to extend the wheels base more than this than I'd start looking at links & coils...

Matt

 

[woody431]

Yeah, sorry, I didn't post how much I wanted to extend it. Right now, Im not 100% sure, but Ive been reading on Pirate alot recently and trying to decide what the best thing to do would be.

 

[Trailbst]

The other hot ticket is to use the waggy springs. I think they are the Rancho 44044. Or use stock Waggy front springs. They are offset and will extend the length of the wheelbase.

I hate to do this to you, but have you visited www.pirate4x4.com about this. Search first, then ask. I guarantee you that at least a dozen people on that board have done this to their CJ-7 or YJ

Erik

 

[woody431]

The other hot ticket is to use the waggy springs. I think they are the Rancho 44044. Or use stock Waggy front springs. They are offset and will extend the length of the wheelbase.

I hate to do this to you, but have you visited www.pirate4x4.com about this. Search first, then ask. I guarantee you that at least a dozen people on that board have done this to their CJ-7 or YJ

Erik

but Ive been reading on Pirate alot recently and trying to decide what the best thing to do would be.

Yeah, Ive been to pirate quite frequently. Been doing alot of reading..

 

[Trailbst]

Sorry, missed that part!

There are a few guys on www.bulltear.com that might have some different insights for you. Good group of guys. Just be careful, after talking with them for a while, you'll want a 401 in your CJ.

Check them out.


Erik